Loving you is hard

Travis Teller

With
Claire Vanderbilt


Orlando Burton

With
Alexa Vanderbilt

@ BadStreetBoys
The corner street the girl was walking on was quite deserted for one, for two it was just plain creepy making chills run up Claire's spine. Not to mention she was petite and anyone could practically push her over with one hand. Standing at a good 5'5", Claire had a thing physique and pretty features. Her skin was almost completely clear except for a few pimples here and there. Her hair was originally a light brown and a wild tame of curls, but she had dyed it to get out of the norm of everything around her household. Her hair was now a wonderful lighter s shade as well as her eyes were a nice emerald color. Her ears were small, but also hidden by her hair, so she didn't care. Her ears, however, had four piercings on each just to make them even. Not to mention she had a single tattoo on her right arm just near the crease of her inner elbow. She wore a dark blue top that almost hugged her figure as well as a black skirt that cut off around mid thigh. She wore flats as well, not really fond of heels that much, especially when she was walking.

The skies were a wonderful color. The dark coming in from the east since the sun was setting. Looking up she saw that there were a bunch of pinks and oranges coming in from one side and from the other blues and clouds. A smile filled her lips as she watched it. She loved looking at the side. While she was admiring the sky, she didn't see the person right in front of her and knocked straight into him. Gasping, she soon fell down to the ground. She hadn't even noticed the fact that the streetlights were coming alive from how dark it was beginning to get.

It was getting late as Orlando was finishing up some "business" meetings. He enjoyed this part of town, it was creepy and seedy so he didn't worry about getting caught, though those things were probably due to the heavy gang presence in this half of town. This half was run by his own gang, The Eagles, the other half was run by their rivals, The Vipers. As Orlando head away from his meeting he kept his eyes careful, looking around constantly. Orlando was a big guy, more than just a big guy. He stood at 6' 3" and weighed 210 pounds. He was big like a machine, rigid muscles lined his body. He needed to keep in shape and fit like this to run a gang. He was always working out or fighting. His ice blue eyes were scanning the area when he glanced down at one of his more prominent scars on his bicep. That one he got from a knife fight with Ricky Archer, the Vipers leader.

Orlando was a bit surprised when he Saw a girl out alone this late, it wasn't a good part of town but everything that happened was up to him. However it didn't affect him as it wasn't the weirdest thing he had seen all day. As he approached the girl, Orlando took a glance around before down at her raising an eyebrow as he said, in a deep and husky voice. "What's someone like you doing around here? It is definitely not safe for you. Anyone could snatch you up." He told honestly. Orlando knew this, some of his guys were not the best. Usually when they did something to a women, he kicked them out. Orlando hate three types of people, child abusers, animal abusers, and women abusers.

@ BadStreetBoys
The tall brunette man walked down the streets, scanning the streets. Travis was worried that someone or something was going to pop up out of no where especially someone from the rival gang. Eventually, he glanced at the sky and saw the setting sun. He had been out walking the streets for longer than he had originally thought. Travis ran a hand through his dark brown hair and glanced at the tattoos on his wrist. He sighed and bumped into a petite girl. She fell to the ground. Travis's dark gray eyes scanned her petite frame. He leaned down, offering one of his large tattooed hands. "Need a help up?" he asked. Pulling her to her feet, he realized how much smaller she was to him and how much she didn't look like the type that should be out in this area this late at night.

"You know this area gets dangerous at this time of day, right?" Travis said, raising an eyebrow. He crossed his arms, waiting for her response. The headlights of a car turned towards them from four blocks down. He gravitated his face more towards the girl, hoping the driver just randomly turned down this road and not because he had a evil idea. "Anyone can snatch you up out here without a problem."

Alexa walked down the street. Her copper red hair moved in the wind. She looked around, hoping for some fresh air. She turned when she heard a male voice. She looked over the dark-haired man. He was almost a head taller than her. Alexa shrugged her shoulders. "Are you meaning that because you are warning me because that's what you want to do? Or are you legitimately worried about something happen to me?" she asked, eyeing him. She gave him a shy smile as she saw just how handsome he was.

Alexa moved towards one of the street light, trying to make sure she was safe. It was already a long day of trying to be a ideal woman, and she didn't know what to think of this handsome stranger. When he didn't say anything for a little bit, she pushed, "Are you ignoring me?" She watched something flash across his face, but she couldn't make it out even though she wished to.

@ Achilles;
Wincing, Claire looked up and was surprised to see she hadn't even affected them. Glaring, noticing he was trying not to laugh, she grabbed his hand before dusting herself off. "I was walking." She said sarcastically, trying to keep from being so sarcastic, but alas it came naturally to her. "I can take care of myself." She told him, meaning that she could just run extremely fast. "Sorry for bumping into you, I was admiring the sky." Tilting her head, she gave him a one over. Seeing he was very tall did not make this talk any easier. She had to tilt her head to even look him in the eyes. She kept his eye contact making sure she didn't break gaze. He had nice eyes at least. He was huge, that much was true. She noticed he had scars, but didn't mention it. He also had a leather jacket on, that just seemed to make him that much more menacing. "What about you? Shouldn't you be inside as well?" She questioned, crossing her arms over her chest as she spoke to him while looking him directly in the eyes.

She hated when people didn't look her straight in the eyes. She had a thing about eyes. Eyes could tell you a lot of things, if you let them. She noticed he was being honest, and almost relaxed. She still didn't know what he was doing in the middle of the street. Personally, she had been heading home. Sometimes she just took walks, and before she knew it was across town. Noticing what neighborhood she was in for the first time, she felt a little tingle up her spine knowing damn well this wasn't the place to be especially at seven o'clock at night. She took out a gum packet and put a piece in her mouth before nodding towards him, "Would you like a piece?" She knew her brother was going to get worried if she wasn't home soon. She was his baby sister. Joke was on him, she was growing up.

Orlando was glancing around as he heard the girl. When he didn't respond right off he kinda just forgot to respond. "Me? Fuck no, wouldn't hurt a girl ever, and I'd kick anyone's ass who would. But I know the guys and the place well. Some aint good. especially the rival gang. They're pieces of shit." He commented. Orlanod watched her body move as she went under the street light. "Smart move, but what do you say I walk you home. I really don't like the idea of a girl like you alone. If something happens in my territory I'm responsible." He said.

Orlando chuckled softly as he stuffed his hands into his pockets. "My names Orlando, a lot of people call me O or Big O, call me what you wish." He said and flashed a grin. Looking around as it got darker and darker, the street lights beggining to turn on. "How'd you end up here? You don't belong, you seem like you belong in that rich culdasac." He said finally taking a moment to look over her, she was quite cute, he thought to himself. Orlanod had many one night stands, he didn't have relationships, too many girls throwing them at him. He thought he wouldn't mind if she became one of them. Fucking a rich girl would be nice.

@ BadStreetBoys
Travis met her eyes as he reached for a piece of gum. "I can take care of myself, have been for years," he replied. He tried to keep his voice gentle. He always had a deep gravelly voice, and out in this area with just her wasn't a good idea to scare her. He also wouldn't like it if something happened to her when he could have protected her. "I'm Travis, or Trav if you prefer, by the way. How about I walk you home? It's not going to get safer until the sun comes up, and I don't like the thought of someone out here alone when they look like they live the rich side of town."

He was really trying not to offend her or stereotype her. That was the last thing he wanted, but the way she was dressed only alluded to the fact that she did have money. They were all designer brands that he could only wonder how much they cost when they were on sale. Besides, if something did happen to her, it would be his fault. She was just an innocent who happened to be out later than she should have been on the wrong side of town. He held out his arm. "Here, I'll even be a gentleman and let you take my arm," he suggested, winking at her. He didn't think she would take his arm by any means, but he just wanted to show her that he wasn't going to hurt her. He wanted a small amount of trust from her, just enough to know that he wasn't some monster attacking women.

"I'm Alexa," she said, giving out her name. She looked him over, still slightly unsure of him. "I was walking around because I didn't want to go straight home and got a little lost." She watched Orlando's reaction. Alexa had been trying to not be seen by her ex-boyfriend for the fact that she didn't want to be reminded that he cheated on her with someone that she knew. She wasn't friends with the person, but it still hurt nonetheless. Staying near the street light, she hoped a taxi would pop up, but she knew they wouldn't. They were all on the busier streets, taking the bigger crowds home or to their next bar.

"If I let you walk me home, how do I know I can trust you?" Alexa wasn't trying to be mean or offensive, just cautious. It was her shyness that caused her to be wary of anyone other than friends and family. She hoped that they weren't home. She can only imagine what they would say if they saw her walking with a stranger. Her green eyes met his dark ones, and they held each other. "You're not trying to pull a trick on me, are you?"

@ Achilles;
A small smile popped onto her face and she laughed a little. "I like that name Travis, I'm Claire." Shaking her head, Claire ran a hand throughout her hair gently before looking back up into his eyes hearing him talk about this part of town. "Hmm. Scary." She said a little sarcastically. "I was taking a walk and lost track of time." She said honestly. He looked like he could do some damage but he also looked like a big teddy bear. "You're welcome." She responded. Hearing his last bit of words, she raised an eyebrow before saying, "Why would you walk me out of here?"

Knowing she could just call her brother, she was curious as to his reasons. She also wanted to see if he would actually do it, and if so, why? She had pepper spray in her purse for this type of thing. Feeling her phone vibrate in her pocket, and just knowing it was Benjamin she opted for him to walk her. "Might as well." She then remembered it was a school night and groaned internally. She wasn't super intelligent, but she wasn't stupid and didn't want to go to her Calculus class. It seemed too much to ask of her at nine in the morning. It just didn't seem like a good idea to have Calculus in the morning or anytime actually. She wondered what age he was, and if he went to school around here. She was going to hear it from Benjamin when she got home. Honestly, she really didn't want to go home. Claire took his arm and looked up at Travis as they walked. "So tell me more about you Travis." Eh said nonchalantly.

Serparation

Orlando glanced down at the girl as she spoke. "Well Dorothy you're a long way from Kansas." He commented with a chuckle. The one thing Orlando had going for him that was normal was he loved movies. He was a movie nut and owned nearly any well known movie out there. His phone went off and he pulled it from his pocket realizing it was one of his smaller dealers telling him there was trouble. Orlando calculated the route in his head and realized if Alexa went back the way she came she could potentially end up in a gun fight. "You don't have to trust me. But I'm not gonna let you get lost even more, or get hurt when I am around because these are my guys and I'll be damned." He said and put his phone back into his pocket. "I don't play games, that shit doesn't sit well with me." He said gruffly

Orlando pointed in another direction before looking to her. "That's the way you would want to go, and the way I'll bring you home. You got lost taking too many back streets. This is the Main Street and with only a couple turns you'll be back to your rich mansion with your rich family." He said teasingly. Not wanting to push too hard but it was fun to him. He waited a few minutes before beggining to walk with Alexa. He was silent at first before looking down. "So what was the real reason your down here?"

@ BadStreetBoys
Travis shrugged. "There really isn't too much about me. I lived in the city for my whole life. You know the whole born and raised thing. It might even get to the point that I will die here," he joked. "I'm not all that exciting. I'm more interested in you." He fell into step with her. He glanced around, on edge of something jumping out at them. He shoved his hands in his front pocket, trying to appear innocent. He knew that he was a big guy, and having scars and tattoos didn't help with making him less threatening. Sometimes, it helped, and sometimes it didn't.

"So tell me about you," he said. "What are you like? What do you do?" He glared at a guy who was leaned against the building next to them. It was just a homeless men that hung around this area. Usually, they were harmless, but every now and then, one of them will get a not-so-bright idea when it came to get some money. He kept himself between Claire and the homeless person, not wanting to chance anything. He promised to walk her home and protect her on the way there. He wasn't going to break it because he figured the homeless wouldn't get the bright idea.



Alexa gave him a look when he made the movie reference. She loved movies and was always trying to get her hands on a new one. She spent more time in her home theater or in the library than anywhere else. Looking at him, she figured that she might as well have him walk with her home. It's not like she knew the area, and besides, she barely knew how to protect herself. Her brother had been trying to get her to take a self-defense class, but she has always been busy with school and homework that she didn't know how she could manage it. Alexa kept close to Orlando, thinking it was the safest thing that she could do. Besides, he looked like he could take anything on if something so much as looked at him or her wrong.

Alexa shrugged, not sure if she wanted to tell him why she had gone the back route. It wasn't necessarily that bad of a reason, but she felt like it was stupid and made her a bit of a coward. "Uh, well, it's kind of stupid and a bit embarrassing," she admitted. "I was with a few of my friends at the book store when my ex-boyfriend walked in. I didn't want to him to see me or talk to me, so I kind of rushed out and went the back ways. I thought that if I went the long way around, he wouldn't follow me. Then I took too many turns and got lost. Then I lost of track of time." Alexa looked at the sidewalk afraid that she would look like an idiot. She sure felt like one at the moment especially after saying the story aloud.

@ Achilles;
Claire looked up at Travis as he spoke, she knew he was more interesting than he let on, but he didn't seem like the type of guy to go on and on about himself, like the preppy rich boys she was used to. So she decided to let it slide, but only slightly. "I think there's much more to you than living in this city. But I guess I'll let you get away with it for now." She teased as she looked around the dark areas around them. Claire was actually quite glad he has come along, she didn't think she would have been able to find her way home, probably opting to text her sister Alexa first rather than her brother and get scolded because of where she was.

Claire noticed the homeless man, but didn't really let it bother her, she tried not to be very judgemental, even though most of her family was totally judgmental. She looked up at Travis as he spoke, shrugging her small shoulders. "If you haven't noticed I'm a bit sarcastic." She said with a small grin. "I don't do too much really, im always busy with school and such, but gradutiaion is in a few weeks so I'll be done that. I'm interested in fashion, designing, the arts and stuff like that. The one I wish I could master is cooking, but I've never had the chance because of the maids." She said, sighing because she seemed so pretentious. "I'm kinda sick of the whole over protective lifestyle and wish my father and brother would let me live." She commented.

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Orlando walked in a way that held much confidence. He was powerful and he knew it. Hell he was the leader of the gang, no one fucked with him. They were dumb to do it. Not only because of himself, but he had enough knuckleheads to do work for him. As they walked he looked at Alexa, just trying to get a read on her. He knew she was rich, and now from that story he knew she was definitely a teen and naive. Not that he wanted to take advantage of her, but he knew that he had more of a sense to protect her.

"Well I must say that's not a first." Orlando teased. "But not the brightest idea, stay where you're familiar is my advice. However." He paused and cracked his knuckles loudly. "I can take care of that ex boyfriend if you don't want him messing with you anymore. Free of charge." He said flashing a goofy grin.

@ BadStreetBoys
Travis shrugged saying she was going to let his lack of an explanation of himself. He didn't really see himself as being that extraordinary. He looked around hoping that no one else was around. It was getting late so most people were in their homes with their loved ones. He felt a hint of sadness. Travis sometimes wished to have someone to go home to. It was just because it was usually just him for most of his life. His mom was always working when he was a kid, so that meant that she was gone a lot.

"Cooking isn't that hard as long as you don't burn down the kitchen," Travis teased. "But I can see you as a fashion designer. You already have the fashion sense for it." He waved a hand towards her outfit to emphasize his point. He turned onto a busier street and inched closer to her so that he wouldn't loose her in the groups of people getting out of the taxis and heading into the bars. "Hey, don't push that aside. They love you and just want the best for you. I'm sure it can get a little suffocating, but at least they care about your well being. It's more than you are going to get from some people."

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Alexa looked at him. She wasn't sure if he was joking or if he was legitimately serious about doing something to her ex. "I don't think I should take you up on that offer. The break up only happened a few days ago, so it's just fresh, you know? I'm mad at him because he cheated on me, but I genuinely just want him to not bother me. From what I heard, he wants apologize for what happened, but I don't really want to hear it at the moment. It still maddening," she said. She didn't want to say that she felt like she wasn't enough because of who he cheated on her with. Besides, she couldn't even tell herself why she was admitting this to a person she just met.

"I guess what I'm trying to say is that I just don't want to confront him or the situation right now. I don't know if that makes me a coward or not, but I don't want to cry in front of him again because of it," Alexa said, shrugging her shoulders. She let out a heavy sigh, not even realizing that she was starting to feel like she wanted to cry again about it. She wasn't going to do that in front of Orlando, so she wrapped her arms around herself trying to hold it in. When she got home, she would hope that her sister Claire was home and talk to her. Claire would be there to comofrt her like she always was. Maybe she could talk to her brother, but she knew that he would just want to go find her ex, Ricky, to beat him up which was not what she wanted.

@ Achilles;
Claire walked along with Travis, as they got onto a busier street she moved closer and in step with him. She realized that if he had wanted to do something with her he would have done it before getting to where there were witnesses. So she decided to put a little more trust into him. He seemed really nice, he seemed like a tough guy, but she had a feeling that he was a softie inside. Claire wanted to see if that was true. She pondered if she should give him her number, she decided she would when they got to her house so she would be able to keep contact with him. Claire watched as people entered the bars and signed to herself. She enjoyed getting drunk, but never could legally, she had others buy for her and the few times she came home hammered her brother got pissed by took care of her.

"Well hinestly I would burn the mansion down if I tried to cook. I don't think I can even boil water correctly." She joked as he commented about cooking. Claire genuinely worried about not getting a good husband because she couldn't cook for him. "Awh well thanks. It's what I wanna do. I guess the best part of having my father as who he is, is that I have an in to any company really, and any college. I wanna stay local, even though I want to leave my house." She said as they turned into the street with her house on it. "Yes I know that. But like. I dunno. I don't think you'd get it." She said and sighed softly.

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Orlando frowned slightly as she spoke. "Well you're a very gorgeous girl, and definitely deserve better than that douchebag." He said and glanced around as they walked, it was odd that no one was out. He assumed a few would be. "However the offer lies on the table, you c an feel free to take me up on it whenever." He said flashing another grin. "Don't accept his apology or anything like that. He does it knce he will do it again, Hun." Orlando said. Orlando was a player, but not a cheater. There was a difference. He didn't make any commitments or promise any commitments. And he didn't sleep with multiple girls at the same time. Simply because he believed it to be so wrong. He just hasn't found someone to settle with. One that would deal with his lifestyle.

Orlando looked down as she began getting emotional and rubbed his large hand across her back. "I'm sorry. You can talk to me to get it all out if you want to." He said softly. Orlando wasn't good with emotions but he would be there for her if she wanted. He did promise to all her home anyway. As they turned into the street that Alexa pointed out as hers he looked around and buckled. "Just what I pictured. Which house is yours?" He asked as he stuffed both hands into his pocket and looked around for other people.

By the way did you say Ricky because I said he was a rival gang leader or just a name???

@ BadStreetBoys
(Honestly, I couldn't think of another name for her ex, so I came up with Ricky. We can make him a rival gang leader if you want to add drama?)

Travis glanced over at her. "You know, I would wish for family that was there for me. My mom was never around because she had to work two jobs to take care the both of us, and my dad was no where to be seen," he admitted. He was even sure why he told her about his childhood. He barely knew her, but he didn't think it would matter too much. At least, not all that much. He walked down the street glancing back and forth, hoping to be near her house soon. He didn't like the thought that she was out in the dark longer than she had to be. "I mean it could get annoying, but you know that they will be there for you."

"So which house is yours, Claire?" he asked, looking at each of them. These houses were exactly what he expected that she would live in. Big multi-story homes that had balconies and probably pools in in the backyard and nice cars parked in front. He couldn't afford these homes even if he was dreaming, but that didn't stop him from wondering what it would be like to live in one of these with a woman he loved and possibly children running around. He wanted to settle down with a girl someday, but he had yet to met one that he deemed worthy of his time.

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Alexa smiled at Orlando, blushing a little when he called her gorgeous. "I can't stay mad at him forever. I know I can't. It's not my style, but I know that I don't want him back," she said, shrugging her shoulders. "I just wish that I could find someone who wasn't out for just themselves all the time. I mean, I just want someone to share my life with. Is that too much to ask?" She glanced at the houses, and easily spotted her house. She pointed to hers. A part of Alexa didn't want this time with Orlando to end. She liked being around him and talking to him even though she didn't know why she was admitting and talking about her ex. It was just nice to be around his presence.

"So, you know, I'm gonna have to find some creative way to thank you for walking me home," she said, figuring this would be a way to spend more time with him even it was only to say thank you for protecting me. "It's only fair." She looked at him trying to read his facial expression even though he was a little hard to read at times. She walked onto her driveway behind her really expensive, new car.

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@ Achilles;
Claire pointed out one of the bigger homes, which had five cars parked in the mini lot they had. Each family member had their own cars, her younger sister had just gotten hers. Claire looked up at Travis after pointing out her house. "We probably seem like most pretentious family. Balcony, five cars, pool hot tub. And those are just things you can see." She said and laughed softly. "It's good, but there's a line between. Caring too much and not at all. My brother would flip his lid if he saw you, and keep me locked inside for a week." She said, not being sarcastic at all. As they stopped in front of her house Claire turned and looked up at him. "Thank you very much for this, it was very nice of you." He's aid and dug around in her purse, she found an older receipt and pen then wrote her number down on it. She got on her tip toes and kissed Travis' cheek, then slid the number into his hands. "Message me or something sometime? I'd love to thank you properly for this, or see you again."

As they parted ways Claire went inside, she hung her small jacket up and put her shoes away. As she headed up to her room she peeked into her brothers room, he was on his laptop and listening to music. Her parents weren't home, which didn't surprise her, neither was her sister Alexa. Which did surprise her. But she soon heard to door and called out. "Alexa is that you?" Before going into her room, laying down and beggining to watch television.

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Orlando saw the blush, grinning softly. He listened to her speak, occasionally looking down at Alexa to show he was listening. "Trust me, sweetheart, I know. It's life. You're beautiful, rich, and seem smart enough. You won't have trouble finding whoever you want to marry." He teased, and looked over at her house, he saw another guy leaving. He didn't recognize him, he thought he was from another gang, hell maybe the guy was form his gang, he couldn't see him. It was dark, and he only saw the back.

When Alexa said she had to thank him he raised an eyebrow and chuckled. "Oh no no it's fine. Really. I did it out of the goodness of my heart." He murmured and then grinned softly, wiggling his eyebrows at her. "Up your number wouldn't hurt though." He said in a flirtatious voice. Orlando hadn't had this much fun in a while. He had been all business and such for so long. He hadn't even had any one night stands in two months. So he wanted to see where this went, and what he could get out of it.

@ BadStreetBoys
Travis had a large smile on his face as he watched Claire walk up and go in the front door. He looked at the piece of paper that he had slipped her. His grin got bigger. She had given him her number. He tucked his hands in his pockets as he turned and started to head back to the other side of the town. Travis couldn't believe that he had met a girl like her and even got her number. He was lost in his own thoughts as he got back on the main street. He didn't notice the teenagers that were desperately hoping that their fake ideas wouldn't be flagged.

He didn't really want to go back to his apartment at the moment, but he didn't have anywhere else to be. He just took the long way around to his home, ignoring the homeless along the way. He would toss them a coin or two if he could spare it, but never at night. He never understood why he only gave them money during the day.

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Alexa looked over at him. "Yeah, well. It seems like a lot to ask for," she said shrugging. She smiled and gave him her number. "I'm still gonna thank you in some way. Fair's fair." Alexa got up on her toes and kissed his cheek. Taking a step back, she grinned at him. "Well, call me, I guess." Turning on her heels, she ran a hand along her car as she headed towards the front door. She could feel Orlando's eyes on her as she walked. It didn't feel creepy if anything she wanted him to be attracted to her.

Alexa pushed up the door open and shut it behind her. She kicked off her shoes at the door an headed up the stairs. She looked in her room to drop off her shoes, and then she went further down the hall to her sister's room. "I'm home, Claire," she announced, jumping into her sister's bed. "How was your night, sis?"

@ Achilles;
Claire felt a bit giddy that Travis had been nice, and seemed interested in contacting her again. When she heard her sister Claire chuckled and laughed, giving her sister a hug when she came into her room. "My night was good." She paused and leg a small grin slip onto her face. "I met a cute guy who walked me home." She said and wiggled her eyebrows at her sister. "His name is Travis, he's got piercings and tattoos, I gave him my number, so I'm hoping he was into me too and texts or calls me." She told her sister with a smile.

Orlando decided to follow the kid he had seen. He wanted to know who it was, especially if the guy entered his territory and was from another gang. He stayed a distance away, keeping silent, which was one thing he was great at. He looked the guy up and down a few times. Orlando was frustrated because the guy from the back looked just like any other boy who entered a gang at a young age.

(So so sorry I didn't wanna wait to reply but I'm so tired)

@ BadStreetBoys
Travis stopped and turned behind him. He figured he needed to check his surroundings, and not be a total moron. He had to make sure that he was safe. He noticed a guy a few yards back. He didn't think it had been possible that he let himself be followed, but he knew one guy who could follow him without notice until he wanted to be seen. His boss was good enough to keep up with someone for as long as he so chooses. He waited for the man to catch up with him. "You know, I'm starting to think that you just want me to see you," he called out to the darkness.

If he was wrong, then he looked crazy. If he was right, then well who knows what his boss will think. Maybe he would be clever, or maybe he would look like a smart-ass kid which he kind of was every now and then. Travis leaned against the building next to him, wondering what was going to happen.

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Alexa smiled. "You met a bad boy?" she asked, looking at her sister. "I'm happy for you. It's about time you met someone." She leaned back on the pillows on her sister's bed. "So I kind of met a guy too." Alexa couldn't help her own giddiness. She was exciting about meeting a new guy. She didn't know what was going to come out of it, but at least it would probably be a little bit better than Ricky. At the same time though, Alexa didn't want to get too excited for this just in case it would be just as bad.

"His name is Orlando, and he's tall, handsome, and dark haired. There is something very intriguing about him, and I'm not really sure. He's just really sweet, and I gave him my number. So maybe he will call me or something soon," she rambled excitedly, not able to contain herself. "You should have seen him. He's just mysterious, and well, different than i have known before."

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@ Achilles;
Orlando noticed the guy ahead of him stop, and turn his head. Shit. Did he notice me He thought to himself. When he saw the face he recognized it as one of his boys. Orlando groaned and rolled his eyes at Travis. "You little fucker." He said and walked up to Travis, looking down at him. "What were you doing in the rich side of town?" He asked and crossed his arms over his heavy chest. Orlando kept tabs on all his guys and made sure to know everything. He was just as guilty as being there, but he was the boss. He didn't want any of his guys fucking things up and drawing more attention to the gang then needed. As he waited for a response he looked down at Travis's
Neck tatto and rolled his eyes like he usually did. Orlando had plenty of tattoos but all of his were covered. "I hate that thing." He commented. Orlando ran a strict gang, but let his guys have freedom because he knew that's how he kept them loyal.

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Claire smiled as her sister seemed happy for her. Claire hadn't been interested in any guy, or been in a relationship since her freshman year when her father had set her up with another boy, who's family was just as powerful and political as their own. He ended up being abusive. But that secret was kept in between the family. Only her siblings and parents knew. Claire had PTSD from the instance, loud bangs, someone moving to fast at her, even jokingly hitting her sent her to tears. So being interested in a guy was great for her. When her sister said she met a guy too Claire smiled and hugged her gently, not ever hugging people tight anymore also because of that boy. "That's great Alexa. ."
She listened as her sister described him, kinda giggling at the description. "Sounds like a movie actor or something." She commented. Running a hand through her lightly curled hair. "I hope that he does. I how the cute boy texts me too." She said and blushed. "Mysterious? How?" She asked and crossed her legs. She lived talking to her sister.

@ Achilles;
I'm so sorry for the delayed response I couldn't think of a good response and I wante it to be good